A week before the raid on the Millefiore's Japanese base, I sat with young Gokudera, whom I had become rather attached to in spite of my wishes and best efforts to stay way. He had barely noticed how much time we had been spending together, but the time was not entirely lost to me.
"So, tomorrow's the big day. How are you feeling?" I asked him as we sat in my room, me resting on my double bed and him sitting on the floor.
"I'm not worried, we have the 10th," He acted cool to hide his fear.
If not for knowing him so well, I would have been fooled, "You're scared shitless,"
He knew there was no fooling me, "Yeah, I am,"
"So, what part scares you the most?" I was curious, and I wanted to know if was me he was thinking about.
"I'm not saying," He turned his face away from me.
I sighed, "How about this, you tell me what scares you about tomorrow, and I'll tell you what scares me about having this baby?"
Yes, I was pregnant and due to pop at any given second. Luckily, because I didn't bring up the father, nobody else did either. I knew everyone was curious and none of the theories were accurate or very kind to the father, but I kept silent for the sake of my past self.
He thought about it for a second, "Deal,"
"You go first," I told him, wearing an "if you don't tell me first, I won't say a word" look.
"I'm worried about Tsuna's health, and I'm worried I won't be able to get back to my girl," He said in embarrassment.
I smiled, "Do you miss her, this girl I've heard nothing about?"
He scowled at me, "Hey, it's you turn,"
I chuckled, "Alright, alright. What scares met he most is everything. Will they find us? Will I be able to care for and protect my baby? Will I be able to raise this child? Will the father, my husband who I love more than life itself, will he return? If not, can I tell....Oh, never mind that last bit,"
"Sounds like you have more to worry about then all of us," He looked at me seriously, awed by the thought of what I'd have to do.
"Well, I have all of you, and when you go back, I'm sure that your future selves will return here to their proper places," I smiled hopefully.
He shifted on the floor, "So, you wanted to hear about my girlfriend. Well, her name is Ashura. She's a member of the Chiavorone, but that's only because her brother Dino is the boss....Wait a minute, since the Vongola and Chiavorone are still allied, you must know what happens to her!"
I frowned, because this is exactly what I didn't want to happen. Well, because he was the one who brought it up, I suppose it wouldn't be too bad.
"Well, I do, but you might not like what I'll tell you," I warned him.
"Please, I need to know," He begged.
How could I resist that face, "Well, she is.......Owww," I screamed and grabbed my stomach, "The baby's coming,"
"Ok, stay here and breath, I'll go get the others," He jumped up.
All I could do was nod because of how much pain I was in. He came back, not a minute later, with everyone behind him to help me give birth to my baby.
"Ok, unless you're helping with the delivery, you should go," Bianchi ordered curtly as she readied everything.
I shook my head, "Gokudera, please stay,"
He looked at me fearfully, but nodded and stood next to me out of everyone's way. As it ended up, the only people who stayed in the room were Bianchi, Kyoko, Haru, and Hayato.
Six hours later, I held my adorable and healthy baby boy in my arms. He was just so cute, and he looked so much like his father.
"So, what are you going to name him?" Bianchi asked me, preparing to leave the room.
I looked at my son and at Hayato, "I think I'll need to get back to you on that,"
She nodded knowingly and left, "I think I'll go tell everyone how it went,"
"I should leave you two alone," He stood to follow his sister.
I grabbed his arm to stop him, "No, I need to talk with you. You said that you wanted to know what happened to Ashura, well I'm her. The reason I didn't tell you was because I didn't want to scare you into breaking up with me when you got back to the past,"
He just stared at me, "Prove it,"
I nodded toward my dresser and the pictures on it. He walked over to them and looked at each one for several seconds, taking them in in great detail. He stopped last on the picture of our wedding.
"So, you really are Ashura. I think that I somehow knew it all along," He was still staring at the wedding picture.
"I'm just sorry you had to find out like this," I smiled at the baby, "Do you hate me?"
He shook his head and sat next to me, smiling at his son, "No, you lied for our own good,"
I pouted, "You make it sound so bad when you say it like that,"
"Jeez, you don't have time to pout, you're a mother now," He rolled his eyes at me.
"I am, but you're not, not yet," I kissed the top of my son's head.
"Not a mother, no. It's strange, but I am a father," He looked at me for guidance that I couldn't give.
I laughed, "That's what you said when you found out about him, among other things,"
"That means that you chose me," He pointed at himself, realizing that we were still a couple in the future.
"Please, it may not always seem like it, but believe me, you're the only choice for me," I smiled at him, "So, do you want to hold your son?"
He nodded, "My son,"
I handed him over to his father, "So, what should we name him? And don't say Tsuna, please,"
"Arashi," He thought about it before giving his answer.
"I love it. It makes him even more like his father now," I held his arm while he held Arashi.
He handed Arashi back to me, "So, are feeling up to introducing Arashi to the others? Normally, I would want to wait myself, but I think everyone should see him so they have more drive to return,"
"Wow, you're very fatherly. I wouldn't have guesses," I smiled at him and slowly got up from the bed, "Sorry to be bother, but could you please help me walk?"
It was his turn to smile at me, "Like I'd make my future wife and mother of my child fend for herself,"
"Oh yes, how could I ever forget how weak I am," I scoffed.
He shook his head mockingly, "I just don't know,"
I glared at him, ready to start yelling, "If not for Arashi, I would so murder you right now,"
He smirked victoriously at me. I rolled my eyes as we shuffled out of my room to the kitchen where everyone was gathered. They all stopped talking as we entered the room, Arashi safely cradled in my arms.
"Yeah, this is Arashi," I mumbled uncomfortably.
"Oh, he's so cute!" Fuuta, who was the closest to us, gushed.
Gokudera and I smiled at each other. So it was, everyone crowded around us, each admiring Arashi and saying all kinds of kind things. I didn't let anyone else hold him, but everyone was fine with that because they understood the protectiveness of a mother.
Ok, it's a bit short, but yeah.....Also, I'm not getting any ideas for this story, so if anyone has an idea, please, please, please tell me.
